I have used Vikki for my hair. I was referred to her by another very loyal customer. I needed to find something closer to home. She did amazing and helped me with products that work amazing in my hair! She was able to get my color where I wanted and keep my hair healthy~ can't wait till the salon opens again!!!!! As for the Salon itself, sooooooo cute inside. I want to describe JS at 50's-60's surfer sheik~ read more

I was so excited to FINALLY get my hair cut. I found the atmosphere to be very uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Nobody knew the Wifi password. I kept asking people, someone said, "I'm not technically here today." Then walked away from me and left. Wtf? Nobody greeted me, or ever spoke with me. Nobody ever smiled at me or seemed to have a positive attitude, they all just avoided eye contact. Not cool. My haircut is NOT great and I didn't want or expect all of the addons that jacked up the price to twice of what I expected to pay. I'm not some rich housewife who doesn't care about money. I definitely care about my money and how it's spent, or wasted. It felt very rushed, and I did not enjoy myself. It wasn't fun and I didn't feel good after I left. I was not thanked for coming in. I didn't feel pampered, well taken care of or appreciated. I wouldn't return or recommend this place. Communications were good with the salon, before I got here, but everything else majorly sucked. I always get compliments on my hair, especially right after I get it done and styled. My manager said, "Oh... you got your hair cut." Then looked down. So, definitely not a compliment. I have wavy hair and the cut was majorly botched. It wasn't even a difficult cut! She spent like five minutes cutting it, the next 10 minutes drying it and covering the bad cut that went against my natural curl. Kristin cut my hair. She was in such a rush to leave, she got to her car before I did! It was all really bad. It was my first and last visit here. read more

A few days before my wedding anniversary, my husband said I could get my hair permed since I've wanted to do that for years. I was thrilled, I asked him what my price limit was and he said there isn't one, so I went nuts looking every where for places that do soft curl perms. I found this place on Yelp and made an appointment the day before to go. I got there on Saturday morning and it turns out that they booked me with Mary Anne but didn't tell her about it, so she called and asked if we could set it to an hour later. I didn't have a problem with that so I waited. They offered us coffee, water and cookies, so we were occupied reading some magazines while waiting. Mary Anne got straight to work on me, at first, I only wanted the ends to be curled but she explained to me that it might look weird since it's poofy on the bottom and flat at the top, so I agreed and went with the whole head. The whole process took 4 hours, but Mary Anne insisted that she was having a lot of fun working on a project like this and I even helped her work her arms, since they were getting a good workout lol. While watching her do my hair, she offered me some cookies and water. We got to talking and it felt more like hanging out than anything else. Finally, when my hair was done, she showed me how to maintain it and what comb to use for my hair so I don't lose it's elasticity. She was very helpful. The cost of it came to $180, then again my hair is VERY thick and long so I expected it. My husband was very happy with the result, in fact, every time he looks at me, he keeps touching my hair and telling me how curly hair fits me very well. He wants me to go back and get it again once my hair starts to straighten again. It lost a star due to the scheduling situation and it was pricey, but I think it's very worth it. Also since I don't do my hair often. read more

Coconuts Salon & Day Spa - my hair right after the salon - Hair Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

I saw Tiffany England for a balayage with blonde on the bottom and a money piece and i got nothing but small streak ONLY in the front.. I am very disappointed in this and the price i paid was ridiculous. I paid 120$ for her to just put pieces in the front and no blonde in the back what so ever. read more

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This review is for Vikki Slade. (Remember her name) I sadly moved and was looking for a new hairstylist, yelp allows you to message all salons within a certain radius of your location, I was given 4 salons. Coconuts being one of them. Scary to think I've resorted to finding a stylist on yelp but here I was. I gave a run down on what I was looking for to each salon and was told someone would be in contact. Vikki from Coconuts contacted me and was so accommodating right away! I was back and forth in what I wanted, what days and times I could do etc. Vikki stuck it out with me and recommended changes and suggestions to things I was showing her. I want extensions and was very wary about it also. Finally settled on hair, time and day. When I say she stuck it through it's because I was constantly texting her changes or asking a million questions about hair and extensions but she took the time to answer them all. I am so appreciative. Jump to my appointment not only am I met by a smiling, happy blonde stylist, her station was CLEAN! She was also very accommodating in person and reassured me and continued to answer all the questions she already had! Haha. I'm a pain client. Anyways my hair was a horrible wreck it had been over a year since I had it done and I was going in with minimal hope it would turn out like the picture. Vikki made it WAY BETTER than I hoped. She did a gorgeous job and exactly what I wanted! I almost cried. It is perfect. I know this review is long but if you're looking for a stylist who gives extra attention to your needs, wants and concerns Vikki is it! She wouldn't do anything until well explained and making sure o was comfortable. Such a gem to find! FYI she does not try to up sale you or do anything she doesn't think is needed which is big to me because my old stylist always pushed new product or cut but Vikki did not which I loved. Give her a call you will not regret it. read more

Coconuts Salon & Day Spa - My new beautiful hair! - Hair Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Very problematic employees. A pictures worth a thousand words so I'll let you guys decide the lack of professionalism from this coconuts employee. Wow. Disgusting. I guess this salon hires anyone off the street. & this is how she chooses to speak to customers. Vicky dyed my hair which only the roots got color to which she explained was due to my hair being wet or dry and finally blaming it on my split ends and the oil in my hair??? She also claimed that if I had any problems to text her and this is how she responded. Amazing. Never again. read more

I didn't love the cut. It was mehhh. I asked for soft layers and got really choppy layers instead. And the atmosphere of the the salon is not my cup of tea. read more

This was my experiance, called to make an appointment, got one durning the week because what ever hairstylist I spoke with doesn't work weekends. A few days later I get a text from that hairstylist canceling my apt... I called the front desk to make another apt and I booked it once more. I show up to "oh the hairstylist isn't here, she was suppose to call all her clients, they manage their own books because they are subcontracted" I had a mother/daughter appointment booked right before our trip. Now I can't find anyplace that will take us at short notice. Such bullshit read more

So excited I ran into this salon/spa. Anything you need done, at your finger tips. They do waxing, nails, massages, hair, spray tans and even botox. The minute I walked in, it felt like you were literally in Hawaii. Palm trees, rattan furniture and a beautiful decor. The salon/spa even had a tropical scent, very pleasant:) Customer service was awesome, from the front desk staff offering me a glass of wine while I wait. Till Penny got done with my body treatment, she is great!!! Very professional and knowledgable. Will definitely come back for all my beauty needs....Lol. Thank you for making my experience so amazing!! Coconuts Salón & Spa has an edge on the competition here in SD. read more

Coconuts Salon & Day Spa - Wine while you wait:) - Hair Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Worst gel manicure I've ever had! And the establishment seemed to completely ignore my issue with what had happened. Only offered to have the same person do another manicure. Who would want another manicure from the same person after this? This, in spite of my calling the same day of the manicure when I had the polish bubble up and chip of within a couple hours. At their request I went in the next the day to show them what a mess my nails were. Problems included previous polish was not soaked off, and damaged my nails. Polish had chipped off my nail, had cracking all through it, and my cuticles had polish on top of them. The pictures included are taken just 5 days after the manicure. The next day I went to a salon that had to strengthen my nails while they are rehabbing from this experience! read more

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I went to autumn here at coconuts. Not only did she take my last minute plea for a style she was so nice and pleasant to talk to. I showed up in need of a style with my clip in hair. I asked for volume thinking it would fall out an hr later like it normally does. Not only did I get volume I got awesome Sexy hair that got compliments all night long! She was cheaper than what my own friends would charge me and it lasted thru the night and into the next day! I will continue to go to autumm to get my hair done she is amazing! If your really looking for someone who knows how to do hair.. then she is your stylist! Can you tell how excited I am about finding someone who knows how to do their job.. and perfect? read more

Angie is amazing!!!! I love my new hair cut, it's prefect!!! Seriously, and the salon is so cute!

Waited in the front for 20 minutes to make an appointment for my daughters and I. Nobody came out to greet us. There were at least 3 stylist working. I'm pretty sure thy were ignoring me since I had the kids with me. There were signs posted saying no children allowed unless they were receiving services. Except I was trying to buy services for them and myself. Too bad because I always tip well. We just moved to the area so I like to check places out in person. Guess I'll have to find another local salon. We always get our hair cut together, so it's usually a pretty penny, plus a generous tip. I guess it's a blessing. I don't want my daughters getting their hair cut by people who don't want to deal with children anyway. read more

Kristin was super friendly & knowledgeable. We did a cut and tone to get rid of my over processed ends and neutralize the yellow in my blond. Quick and painless! Plan on coming back in march to do a reverse ombre so I can start working towards 0 chemical processing . read more

The place is beautiful, and the staff is friendly. However, I have never payed more money for highlights and a below average haircut. The highlights turned out great, but my stylist seemed to lack technique so it took much longer than normal. Maybe she just doesn't usually do highlights. The haircut could have definitely turned out better. I ended up with an awkward short piece in the front. I won't be coming back here because I know I can get a better value for the same or better results elsewhere. read more

Just one name...Annie! Best hair stylist ever! Since going to her to get my hair cuts, I've received compliments everywhere I go. I received the most notable comment about a month ago. I was up in LA to see them taping a segment for America's Got Talent. I was shocked when Simon Cowell happened to stop, took my hand and said, "I love your hair. It's beautiful!!" This was just one compliment out of many that I've receive since going to her. She changed someone who had hair that looked very much like the hair of Captain Kangaroo into someone who has hair attracting celebrity compliments. What more can I say? She's fabulous! read more

Today was my first visit to Coconuts and I must say I am very disappointed in the pedicure I received. There are a couple of reasons I'm not happy: 1. I anticipated the cost of the pedicure to be $30. as stated in the website (I didn't have anything fancy done) and it ended up being $45. I think it would have been polite and responsible for the provider to confirm the cost with me before going forward. 2. I discovered when I got home that a fair amount of polish was on the skin surrounding my nails-something I might have done myself but didn't expect from a professional. 3. Finally, three of my toenails smeared almost immediately-I had seen another manicurist spraying something on another client that aided with drying-I didn't get that spray and figure that's why mine smeared. I liked the manicurist-very personable and friendly. I won't be going back, however, because my pedicure looks awful and I will have to have it re-done. An expensive lesson I guess. read more

I followed Kialey (San diego wax & skin) here from another salon. I've been seeing her for several years & my skin has come a long way! I am acne prone & have "aging" skin. She uses her magic, using amazing products and services-micro dermabrasion, peels, masks, etc. Instead of leaving the room while the masks set, she does a wonderful massage on my shoulders & arms. I leave feeling like a million bucks & super relaxed. I also receive brow & Brazilian wax-have to say she's the most gentle I've ever had-all of my co-workers & friends who wax say the same about her. You must treat yourself to her amazing skills as a waxing specialist & esthetician. read more

I recently moved to San Diego and was in desperate need of a new colorist who could understand what process I wanted done with bleaching and also finding a fun tone without having to chop several inches off. I come here every 5 weeks and have white grey long hair, Mary Anne is my stylist and every time she's done working her magic I always get so many compliments and I love the way it looks. read more

Coconuts Salon & Day Spa - Hair Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Ladies and gentleman, I've got your salon needs covered with 3 amazing ladies; Sarah, Penny, and Jenna. You may be asking yourself what these lovely ladies do, so here it is: Sarah-Sarah gives amazing massages. Period. Ok, let me elaborate a bit. I'm pretty picky when it comes to massages as I've been fortunate enough to have some great ones. Sarah is definitely top notch and you can tell she knows what she's doing and isn't' just randomly rubbing your back. As a fan of deeper pressure, most folks leave me feeling a little disappointed, but not Sarah. She'll have you walking out of there with some tired but happy muscles. Penny- Penny is an extremely detailed and passionate esthetician. I was very impressed by how thorough she was and liked that she explained to me what she was doing and what I could expect. She is incredibly friendly and great at what she does. My skin is very happy to have met her and better off after my facial. Jenna-Jenna is a fabulous hairstylist. This girl is very talented at what she does and can hook you up with color, cuts, or even up-dos. You can tell that she loves what she does and wants to make her clients happy. Oh, she also does make-up and events if you need help with either. read more

Went for my first visit to get my hair permed, and really liked Maryanne. She was very professional. She was honest about why I should not perm my hair at the moment. I like that in people, honesty. So she clarified my hair and got rid of old color, trimmed my hair because apparently from what I saw, my hair was cut 3 weeks ago and it was very uneven cut, like it was done by a novice. She then covered my grays. I will be going bank to see her and maybe get a facial ad well. They do everything here read more

I got a Microdermabrasion with Maria. She does outstanding work and has been an esthetician for 13 years. Don't go anywhere else because the quality and prIces are unbeatable. read more

Kristin Baxter did an amazing job on my! Full-High lights, wash, cut and style. I keep getting compliments. She also did my 5 year old and 15 year old daughters hair. They absolutely loved it!! Thank you! We will be seeing you soon. read more

Disclaimer: I've only experienced the medical spa portion of this place, so I can't give an entirely well-rounded review. I will say, however, that it's not really what you would expect for a spa when you walk in. Maybe I've been spoiled from spas that I've been to in the past, but I really thought that spas are supposed to be serene and quiet, offering some sort of sanctuary-feeling. Yeah, that's not what I got from this place. When you walk in, people are running around all over the place, and it gives the feeling of a very cramped salon. While I appreciate that Coconuts wanted to fit a lot of disciplines under one roof, the space doesn't really accommodate everything very well. So I walked back to the "medical spa" section of the spa, which is a small hall of even smaller rooms. Now the esthetician I had was really great and knowledgeable, which was a plus. She knew what she was doing and what would be best for my skin. I had a microderm, and it only took about thirty minutes, a big plus. I really wish that it had just been a more relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. So basically, the pros are: * great estheticians who actually do what's best for your skin * relatively good prices * relevant products at a good price The cons: * way too cramped * the chairs lined up right next to the window give you the feel that you're at a doctor's office, rather than a spa * oh! the lighting...it sucks...way too bright for a friggin spa * the size of the rooms for spa treatments - the size of a large closet I'm debating whether or not to come back simply because the girl that did my microdermabrasion was great. But I think that I need to keep searching for a good place that offers the environment I feel should be included in that $80 treatment. read more

Called to redeem a gift card and was told that coconut spa closed but they are using the same number, name, website, and everything...seems pretty shady to me. read more

Great experience with viki (i think that was her name), she gave great honest feed back and experience w a dramatic change In my doo. Thank you! read more

Just sit down, relax, (have a glass of wine!), and leave everything to Vikki! I've been following Vikki for years now, and she just moved over to Coconuts Salon & Day Spa (by the way, they literally do everything here- Hair, nails, lashes, facials & massage!) Vikki is the best, I know I don't have to worry when I sit in her chair that I won't like my hair at the end of it. She's got me hooked on Brazilian blowouts, eyelash extensions and balayage! The Brazilians leave my hair feeling amazing, and it's so much less blow dry/straighten work in the morning! Eyelash extensions because mascara is quite literally my worst enemy and I love the look of longer fuller lashes 24/7 without having any makeup on at all. I naturally have darker hair, so she started doing balayage on me so I can go lighter this Spring/Summer season without all the upkeep of going blonde! Thanks Vikki! read more

Coconuts Salon & Day Spa - Volume Lash Extensions by Vikki - Hair Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Well she does it again! Cassandra never ceases to amaze me with how natural she makes my hair look. Us gals who lighten up don't want anyone to know we are fakin' the blond (unless you go platinum!) and she really does a superior job taking her time and perfectly placing my highlights. Not to mention she is just an awesome human being, PERIOD! She is fashion forward, current in all the hair trends, and just a great person to chat with as you get your hair 'did'. If you are thinking of making a change, I suggest you try Cassandra... you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Coconuts recently brought on Molly to prefer skin care services. I had previously been going to Coconuts prior to Covid and hadn't been in a year. I was very pleased with the results of my procedure and she was the best I've ever gone to. I highly recommend Molly. read more

Started getting my nails done here by Jeanyne and I love them. I started with gel polish and graduated to the gel tip. She does a great job and they last for at least 3 weeks. read more

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Last week, I visited Coconuts Salon and Day Spa to get my hair done. Location: It's conveniently located right off Severin Drive. It's below the Brigantine restaurant. Décor: I felt like I was on the set of a tasteful Hawaii Five O. It is so bright and cheerful in there you can't help but smile. You really can't stop looking around at all the detail the designer put into the place. Atmosphere: For a Friday morning it was quite packed, but had that "hang loose" vibe. It was very relaxed and not loud. I experienced a happy and positive energy there. They offered several types of waters, teas, coffee, and wine, as well as cookies and chocolate for the clients. Service: My stylist was Debi and she did an excellent job. I was on my way to a wedding that day and I received a lot of compliments on my hair. She mentioned that the salon was a very fun place to work and that everyone that works there is very successful and happy. Cost: $25-$30 for a wash/blowdry. The salon is closed on Sundays, but they also have a full service spa and nail department, as well as an on staff Doctor to service all of your medical spa needs. read more

Enjoyed my mani pedi yet the girl that did my mani gel was I think her name was Amy. Was not good with cleaning and removing cutical. Got the person doing the pedi. To correct her mistakes. Amy didn't listen to my need and was quick to get to her cell phone. read more

Kialey Beauchamp's skin treatment services are through, relaxing and educational. I was extremely impressed on how she was not rushed and treated my skin as carefully as she would treat her own. I especially love the pressure amount when she would perform the message, this would send me off to a relaxing nap if chosen to do so. In addition, Kailey was very helpful to educate me on any questions I had regarding the products and different skin types. The Salon itself was very cute, clean and welcoming. This place definitely has a cheery and beachy feel to it that makes one want to go on a nice tropical vacation. LOL - where's the coconut bra and pina colada?! read more

Just wanted to reiterate how AWESOME Mary Ann is! I still wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair. I've had her redo my wavy-curly perm several times since my first one, and I love it every time. I get compliments on my hair ALL the time and am constantly getting asked where I got it done. It looks great for months, grows out/relaxes really naturally, and is super easy to style and care for. This lady knows her stuff! If you are looking for a modern, stylish perm in San Diego, go to Mary Ann! read more

Cassandra always gives me an amazing haircut! I get so many compliments after I've seen her and she gave me the most amazing haircut when I grew my hair out to donate it to Beautiful Length a while back!!! I don't get my hair cut as often as I should, but my last hair cut always looks really great until I get back in to get my hair cut again. I recommend Coconut's to everyone and that they definitely have to make an hair appointment with Cassandra! read more

The cutest salon ever !! Shannon is the greatest stylist ! She listened to what I wanted and also corrected my previous color . So glad I found Shannon, the best stylist ever . I will definitely be back read more

Coconuts Salon & Day Spa - Before & after ( hair by Shannon) - Hair Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

I've been going to MaryAnne Novack for about a year and she is amazing! I've had hair trauma in the past and she was extremely understanding and patient with me. She listened to exactly what I wanted and made sure I was comfortable before she proceeded. The salon offers relaxing head massages during your shampoo and condition and wine to take your relaxation further. MaryAnne's prices are very reasonable for cut and color and she is friendly and easy to talk to. She is very thorough and really makes sure you're happy with your cut or color before and after your appointment. After my first color she even called me the next day to make sure I still loved it! I highly recommend MaryAnne for all of your hair needs. She's amazing and never fails to make me happy! read more

I have been seeing Mary Anne for years and always get compliments on my hair because of her. She is always going to development classes in order to learn new techniques and offer her clients more options. I recently had her do a brazilian blow out on my hair and my hair feels better that it has in years. I am so happy with it. She is always friendly and happy to see me and automatically puts me in a great mood. If you are looking for a great hairstylist with lots of knowledge and experience then she is the person to go to. The salon is fun and not at all pretentious. If you are looking for a place that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed then Coconuts is perfect. read more

I am a first time customer, refereed to Michelle Neil through a friend. The moment I sat in the chair, Michelle and I discussed on what to do and what I wanted. I am a very needed and picky customer when it comes to my hair especially working with three different hair colors (dark brown, red, and blonde). After my hair was done, I was so happy and excited. She did an amazing job. I love the chunky look, makes my skin tone pop. Michelle Neal did an amazing job on my hair. Five star all the way, highly recommended. Thanks hun!!! See you in a couple months. read more

I should start by saying this review is only for Cassandra. I haven't used any of the other stylists or services so I can't comment on those... I have been seeing Cassandra as my exclusive hair stylist for over 5 years. I am very protective/ particular about my hair but I had read some good reviews about her and decided to give her a try. She is AMAZING! A good hairstylist should give you the cut and color you ask for but also give her educated suggestions based on face shape, skin tone, lifestyle, etc. Cassandra always takes the time to really "talk out" what I want to do vs. what I should do with my hair, and I love her for it! I have a lot of hair and it usually takes about 2.5 hrs for all the coloring and cutting, but chatting with Cassandra always makes the time fly by! (A glass of wine doesn't hurt either.) If you are looking for a stylist with years of experience but still up on the newest trends, you should definitely book an appointment with Cassandra. I promise you will not be disappointed! read more